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What is the process for South Africans returning to Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt entry after being unable to obtain Non-B or Non-O visas in KL?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Exempt Entry Non-B Visa Non-O Visa South Africans in Thailand Proof of Funds

Elani *******************

asked Oct 18, 2017

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We are flying back tonight to Phuket, we came to KL for Non B and non O just to find out South Africans cannot do it here anymore.  So we will be returning on a 30 day exempt visa, we have 30k on us will this be fine or do I need to draw the other 10k as well? We have a rental agreement for 30 days and then we have an emirates ticket to fly back to SA the 19 December.  So we have an exit ticket but it will be longer than 30 days. Should I explain we are in process of doing our Non B and Non O or what is the best thing to say when they ask? We are soooo stressed!

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The user is returning to Phuket with a 30-day visa exempt entry after failing to obtain Non-B and Non-O visas in Kuala Lumpur, specifically for South Africans who are no longer able to get these visas there. They have a rental agreement and an exit ticket scheduled for December 19. The user is concerned about having enough cash (30k baht) upon arrival and whether they need to explain their situation regarding the non-procured visas. Responses indicate that the relevant financial requirement is 10K baht per person, while some immigration officers may ask for 20K. Suggestions include being truthful about their visa situation and ensuring they have proof of funds.

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Jeremy ******

Yep. Penang. Go to Banana House.

9 years ago

Emmanuel ********

Go to Penang! 2 South Africans got their non b visas there, about 3 weeks ago.

9 years ago

Emmanuel ********

Oh i see.....

9 years ago

Adriaan ******

@Emmanuel *******

it did not work for My fiancé on Monday.

9 years ago

Emmanuel ********

Take a chance and say u didnt know. It will cost u about 350baht to travel from Kl to Penang

9 years ago

Elani *******************

Yea and mine is addressed to KL

9 years ago

Adriaan ******

But if you are teaching you need a letter from provincial education. And national education.

9 years ago

Megan *********

The same happened to me in Vietnam. Now I don’t know what I should do . Would laos still be an option ?

9 years ago

Mark *******

I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that you only require 10K per person for 30 day visa exempt entry. 20K is required for 60 day entries.

9 years ago

Mark *******

Thanks Tod.

9 years ago

Tod *********

that is the real rule but the thai immigration officers have been asking for 20K baht when they ask for proof of funds on visa exempt entry stamps

9 years ago

Tod *********

How about telling them you didn't have the documentation needed to get the visa you wanted from the thai consulate in KL? It wouldn't hurt to have the financial requirements for both people as well.

9 years ago

Robert *******

Not sure why you want to come to Phuket to tell stories, but it seems that telling the truth is the best way to avoid problems with remembering what story you told who in the future.

9 years ago